How's the form? The fashion of uniforms around the worldBellet-proof, satellite-linked or prim, school uniforms reflect social concerns, writes Deirdre McQuillanWed Aug 21 2013 - 01:00
My old teacherOf all the teachers in school, which one left a lasting impression on you and why, asks Joanne HuntWed Aug 21 2013 - 01:00
Primark says it has spent $1m on helping Dhaka factory fire victimsLaunch of winter collections prompted questions about the aftermath of the Bangladesh disaster in May, in which more than 1,100 factory workers, mostly women, died in a building collapseTue Aug 20 2013 - 19:28
Project Homegrown: from sheep to hangerDeirdre McQuillan meets a young textile graduate who wants to create a buzz about Irish woolSat Aug 10 2013 - 01:00
Game for gamineConfident tailoring borrowed from the boys offers the perfect solution to unpredictable weather, writes Deirdre McQuillanSat Aug 10 2013 - 00:00
Her mug runneth overCarole Middleton and Keira Knightly wear her clothes, and millions more have one of her designs in their home or on their handbag. Orla Kiely tells Deirdre McQuillan what she’s planning for next seasonSat Aug 03 2013 - 01:00
On the railsDeirdre McQuillan likes what she sees in Lennon Courtney’s latest collectionSat Aug 03 2013 - 00:00
Pack it up, pack it inAre indecision and outsized suitcases causing you a world of pain? Four seasoned travellers share their packing tipsSat Jul 20 2013 - 00:00
The future of fashion?Next month, Kilkenny’s National Craft Gallery is showcase work by designers striving to draw a line between fashion and artSat Jul 20 2013 - 00:00
Autumn’s shapes come in with a swingBrown Thomas previewed its new collection in Dublin last nightWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
French queen of coolIsabel Marant is her own muse. Her breezy, carefree look has made her one of the most influential names in fashion. Deirdre McQuillan surveys the young French designer’s creationsSat Jul 13 2013 - 00:00
My McQueen and meDeirdre McQuillan shares her fashion editor’s insight into how to be a savvy salesshopper – and snaps up a hard-working classic Alexander McQueen jacket for €105Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
Fine and dandyAndy Warhol in a dressing gown, Malcolm McLaren in sheepskin . . . you’ll find them in a new book on men and fashionSat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
Tweedy typesHeritage, history and home life merge for the Temple family,owners of Magee in Donegal where a new generation ismaking its markSat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Ladylike look to the fore with leaner silhouettes for menArnotts preview autumn/winter collectionsThu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00
All the president’s womenThe glamour of the four women in JFK’s 1963 entourage captured the imagination of the nation but there was more to them than styleWed Jun 19 2013 - 01:00
Setting the precedentsThe youngest leader of the free world was also a major trend-setter but even he couldn’t compete with the first lady’s style or her impact on modern fashion trendsWed Jun 19 2013 - 01:00
A hothouse of ideasAn historic garment factory in Dublin is enjoying a new lease of life as a production house for young and established fashion designers, writes Deirdre McQuillanSat Jun 08 2013 - 01:00
Limerick School of Art & Design to open fashion incubator centreVenture is first of its kind in countryMon May 20 2013 - 01:00
Wedding bellesFlowers, lace, veils and delicate jewellery are the look of a summer wedding, writes Deirdre McQuillanTue May 14 2013 - 19:03
Wedding bells: what do brides want now?Bridal expert Marian Gale has observed it all – changes in style, lavish spending and the current drive for valueSat May 11 2013 - 01:00
The Alessi wayThe whistle kettle is among the best-sellers that have made Alessi into a global brand. Matteo Alessi talks to Deirdre McQuillan about the company's design conceptSat May 04 2013 - 06:00
Nightclub attire vies with conservative chic at Punchestown Ladies’ DayCrowd tended to show acres of flesh or were warmly swathed in tweedSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
JW Anderson shows spring collection in DublinDesigner in top gear for collaboration with car firmFri Apr 26 2013 - 05:00
Mad for menToday’s Irish men dress smarter and are open to trying new styles, Valerie O’Neill, director of menswear at Arnotts, tells Deirdre McQuillanSat Apr 20 2013 - 01:00
The Good CosIts affordable high-end design and cool, clean lines have life beyond the seasonSat Apr 06 2013 - 06:00
Rwandan genocide survivors look with hope to the future, not the pastIt is impossible to meet anyone in Rwanda unaffected by the 1994 killingsFri Apr 05 2013 - 06:29
Decadent designs from star of Louis VuittonParis fashion week ended yesterday with a stellar collection from Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton in the Cour Carrée du Louvre, …Thu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
Tweed between the lines: Chanel celebrates global dominationThe Chanel shows in Paris are extraordinary spectacles that stop traffic and generate huge crowds both inside and outside the…Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
Designs of all stripes at Stella McCartney showStella McCartney’s show at the Paris Opera yesterday was delayed by the arrival of her father Sir Paul, Bono and US actor Jessica…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Touches of pink liven up collections dominated by simple yet elegantly structured shapesThere is little new, but lots to love, in the collections at Paris Fashion WeekMon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Mouret references Deneuve but Miyake's joyous highland fling the unexpected star“This collection is..Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Balance is key for design duoBolzoni Walsh is a London-based Irish/Italian partnership making cool, clean-lined clothesSat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Wauchob brings sexy black lace into the daylightThe high points of Sharon Wauchob’s ultra-feminine winter collection at Paris fashion week yesterday were sensual black lace …Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
Fashion masterclass from Belgian aceAppealing winter collection is romantic and easy-going in spiritThu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Marks looks to the 1960s for summer inspirationThese are transitional times, according to Carmel Breheny, the marketing manager at Marks & Spencer, who was commenting on…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Bridal bibleWhen Claire Trinder (above) was growing up in Belfast, she was always dreaming about fashionSat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Rocha's homage to grandmothersSimone Rocha and JW Anderson gave visitors plenty to think aboutWed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Shades of leather and lace in LondonIf one trend is emerging from London Fashion Week for next winter, it is the roomier, slope-shouldered coat already being sported…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Rocha and Conran pass fashion test with flying coloursPop diva Rihanna may have stolen the limelight at London Fashion Week at the weekend with her River Island collection, but elsewhere…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Belle Epoque styleAn interesting Belle Epoque necklace which belonged to the late Hildegard Hayes, Baroness von Hobe of Gelting, the wife of Dublin…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
A tale told in threadThe Ros Tapestry currently being exhibited at the Farmleigh Gallery is an astonishing and unique Irish work of art and craftsmanship…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Tipp top weddingsCloughjordan House, a farm, cookery school and country house run by Sarah and Peter Baker is now a wedding venue for those who…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Jordan leads the fashion pack in LondonFashion week opened with two very different collectionsSat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Peat-to-power expert all fired upWILD GEESE: Pat Treanor, energy consultant, RwandaFri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Sugary shades the new flavour at a/wearA black stretch midi-length tube dress overprinted with ornate white religious crosses has become the a/wear chain's surprise…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Future's so bright: dayglo fluorescents and busy patterns make a splash for new seasonJolts of fluorescent colour and vibrant pattern gave a dizzying, lighthearted look to the new season’s collections at BT2 yesterday…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
